Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

True youth is a quality which is acquired only with age.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

The summit of happiness is reached when a person is ready to be what he is.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

They know enough who know how to learn.

Whatlies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to whatlies inside of you.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.